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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.18, 944.06 and 320.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.18, 944.06 and 320.87 is: 481.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.18 : 944.06 = 320.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.18/944.06 = 320.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.18x = 944.06 × 320.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.18x = 302,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,921.29/629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.45

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